Fantasia (Fantasia album)
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Released | December 12, 2006 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 50:08 | |||
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Singles from Fantasia | ||||
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Fantasia is the second studio album by
Critical response to Fantasia was largely positive, with most reviewers praising her vocal performance as well as the album's production. Fantasia entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number 19, with first week sales of 133,000 copies. It later surpassed sales of 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the
Promotion
Fantasia was preceded by its lead single, "
Second single "When I See U" was issued as the album's second single on April 17, 2007. It became Fantasia's first single to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[2] remaining at the number one spot for eight consecutive weeks.[2] and stayed on the chart for over a yearm ranking eighth on Billboard's Best of The 2000s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs decade-end listing.[4] It also reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]
Third and final single, "Only One U", produced by
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [6] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[7] |
PopMatters | 7/10[8] |
Rolling Stone | [9] |
Slant | [10] |
Stylus | B+[11] |
Critical response to Fantasia was largely positive, as reviewers praised her vocals and charisma as well as the album's production; she drew multiple comparisons to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Patti LaBelle.[9][11][6] Many critics also commented that the album's decidedly R&B nature (which translates to a reduced audience) was inevitable due to the lack of crossover success from Barrino's debut.[11][6] AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it a "more consistent album than her debut; it has a sense of purpose and it takes greater risks in the production, two things which make it a bolder, better album than Free Yourself," adding that it "breaks Barrino free of her American Idol persona, giving her a sound and style that she can build a career upon."[6] Mike Joseph from PopMatters said that "Fantasia is a solid second effort, made above average by that gem of a voice."[8]
Accolades
On December 6, 2007, Fantasia garnered three
Commercial performance
Fantasia debuted and peaked at number nineteen on US Billboard 200 chart in the week of December 30, 2006.[13] selling 133,000 copies copies.[14] It also peaked at number two on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[15][16] On June 15, 2007, Fantasia was certified Gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[17] In 2010, Billboard reported that the album had sold 530,000 copies in the United States.[14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | " Corte Ellis |
| 4:42 | |
11. | "Surround U" |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:19 |
12. | "Bore Me (Yawn)" (featuring Ricco Barrino) |
| Danja | 2:55 |
13. | "Sunshine" | Harold Lilly |
| 3:47 |
14. | "Bump What Ya Friends Say" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
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| 4:44 |
Total length: | 50:08 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Girl like Me" |
| Dre & Vidal | 4:20 |
Total length: | 54:28 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies co-producer
Sample credits
- "Hood Boy" interpolates "The Happening" by American pop band The Supremes.
- "Surround U" contains a sample from "Maceo and the Macks, and "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 530,000[14] |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | December 11, 2006 | [8] | ||
United States | December 12, 2006 | [8] |
References
- ^ a b Baca, Ricardo (January 2, 2007). "Fantasia, Fantasia". The Denver Post. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Fantasia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Fantasia Chart History (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Best of The 2000s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ^ Thomson, Zangba (March 15, 2022). "Flinstone Releases An Adorable R&B Tune". bongminesentertainment.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d https://www.allmusic.com/album/r938935
- ^ Goldblatt, Henry (January 4, 2007). "Fantasia". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Joseph, Mike (January 5, 2007). "Fantasia: Fantasia – PopMatters Music Review". Archived from the original on November 2, 2007. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
- ^ a b c Serpick, Evan (December 7, 2006). "Fantasia: Fantasia". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2006.
- ^ a b Cinquemani, Sal. "Fantasia, Fantasia (2006)". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on January 8, 2007. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Inskeep, Thomas (January 2, 2007). "Fantasia, Fantasia (2006)". Stylus. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- MTV.com. February 10, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Fantasia Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Fantasia Moves Forward Despite Personal Challenges". Billboard. August 20, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Fantasia Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Young Jeezy, Hicks Enter Atop The Billboard 200". Billboard. December 20, 2006. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Fantasia – Fantasia". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ "2007 Year-End Charts – Billboard 200 Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ "2007 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.